About this course

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:2 classification degree in a subject area other than Psychology and GCSE grade ‘C’ passes in English and Mathematics. Please contact us for personalised advice on 0113 283 7123 or admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk.​​

Months of entry

September

Course content

As a student of the MSc Psychology (conversion) programme here at Leeds Trinity, you will be studying a course which is accredited by the British Psychological Society. The programme has been designed to provide a thorough grounding in psychology. This means that you will study core areas of psychology and, in addition, develop key skills including research skills, statistical analysis, critical evaluation, teamwork and communication skills.

The MSc in Psychology (conversion) is specifically designed for graduates with a minimum 2:2 classification degree in a subject area other than Psychology, wishing to become practicing Psychologists.

Accredited by British Psychological Society

This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, provided the minimum standard of qualification of a second class honours is achieved. This is the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.​

This accreditation is important as it is a benchmark of quality, as defined by psychologists. GBC is an entry requirement for many BPS accredited postgraduate training courses, for example: Clinical, Forensic, Counselling, Educational, Occupational or Sport Psychology, one of the routes to becoming a practitioner as, for example, a Clinical Psychologist, a Forensic Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Occupational Psychologist or a Sport Psychologist. These specialisms form part of the route to becoming a Chartered Psychologist (C. Psychol.).​

Information for international students

Part-time study is not available for international students on a Tier 4 Student Visa. If English is not your first language IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent is the minimum requirement.​

Fees and funding

UK students

£9,000

UK & EU Students:

​Tuition fees cost £4,500 a year for this course in 2016-17. Part-time tuition fees would be pro-rated accordingly to the number of credits you're studying. These fees will be fixed for the duration of the degree course. Find out more​

International Students:

​Tuition fees cost £11,000 for this course in 2016-17. Part-time study is not available for international students on a Tier 4 Student Visa. Find out more​​​ on our website.